ASUS has officially announced the Canadian availability of the new ASUS Zenbook 14 ultrabook. The refreshed lineup brings premium portability, vivid OLED visuals, and diverse processor options across major silicon platforms.
Starting at CAD $1,299.99, Canadian buyers can choose from Qualcomm Snapdragon X, Intel Core Ultra Series 3, and AMD Ryzen AI configurations. Select models are available starting today through the ASUS Store, Amazon, and Best Buy Canada.
Lightweight Ceraluminum Chassis and Everyday Mobility
The ASUS Zenbook 14 emphasizes portability with an all-metal chassis that starts at just 1.10kg. It features an exclusive Ceraluminum lid that blends ceramic hardness with aluminum lightness for enhanced scratch defense.
The lid surface offers a unique tactile texture that resists fingerprint smudges and daily wear. Canadian configurations arrive in two distinctive color options, including Arctic Blue and Komodo Coral finishes.
It has an exceptional battery life on the Snapdragon edition, delivering up to 33 hours of video playback. Snapdragon variants house a 50Wh battery, while Intel and AMD editions include larger 70Wh batteries.
Snapdragon X, Intel Core Ultra 3, and AMD Ryzen AI Silicon
ASUS offers three hardware architectures to cater to varying performance and workflow needs. The Snapdragon X model features an eight-core CPU paired with an integrated Qualcomm Hexagon NPU delivering up to 45 TOPS.
For x86, Intel options scale up to the Core Ultra 9 386H, while AMD provides Ryzen AI 5 330 and Ryzen AI 7 345 choices. Both Intel and AMD configurations achieve up to 50 TOPS of on-device AI performance.
These advanced neural processors enable full Copilot+ PC experiences for accelerated local AI tasks. Eligible Canadian buyers also receive three free months of Google AI Pro bundled with 5TB cloud storage.
14-Inch FHD OLED Display and Modern I/O Connectivity
Visuals are handled by a 14-inch FHD OLED panel featuring a 1920 x 1200 resolution and a tall 16:10 workspace. It provides 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, 300 nits brightness, and an expansive 89% screen-to-body ratio.
Selected Intel and AMD configurations also offer responsive touchscreen functionality. An FHD infrared camera supports fast Windows Hello facial recognition, reinforced by Microsoft Pluton hardware security.
Port selection includes USB Type-A, USB Type-C, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack. Intel models incorporate high-speed Thunderbolt 4, while AMD editions provide USB4 connectivity.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Canadian Model Specifications
| Platform | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480KA) | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480AA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon X X1 26 100 (8 cores, up to 2.97GHz) | AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 or Ryzen AI 7 345 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 or Core Ultra 9 386H |
| NPU AI Engine | Qualcomm Hexagon up to 45 TOPS | AMD XDNA up to 50 TOPS | Intel AI Boost up to 50 TOPS |
| Display | 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1200) OLED, 16:10, 60Hz, 100% DCI-P3 | 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1200) OLED, touch options, 100% DCI-P3 | 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1200) OLED, touch options, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Memory & Storage | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD | Up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Battery & Charging | 50Wh Li-ion battery, 68W USB Type-C fast charging | 70Wh Li-ion battery, USB-C fast charging | 70Wh Li-ion battery, Thunderbolt 4 charging |
| Dimensions & Weight | 31.11 x 21.58 x 1.39 to 1.69 cm, 1.10 kg | 31.11 x 21.58 x 1.39 to 1.69 cm, starting at 1.10 kg | 31.11 x 21.58 x 1.39 to 1.69 cm, starting at 1.10 kg |
| Lid Finish | Ceraluminum lid in Komodo Coral or Arctic Blue | Ceraluminum lid in Arctic Blue | Ceraluminum lid in Arctic Blue |
| Starting Price | CAD $1,299.99 | Configuration dependent | Configuration dependent |
Canadian Pricing, Configurations, and Retail Availability
The ASUS Zenbook 14 Snapdragon model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage retails for CAD $1,299.99 in Arctic Blue or Komodo Coral. Stepping up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage brings the price to CAD $1,499.99.
The top Snapdragon configuration with 16GB RAM and 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage is listed at CAD $1,599.00. Selected models are available starting today across major Canadian retailers, including Amazon Canada.
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